UltraPave™ ARCA (Aramid Reinforced Composite Asphalt) Hybrid Fiber
Revolutionize Your Asphalt Pavements: The Ultimate 3D Fortification Against Rutting and Thermal Cracking.
Our UltraPave™ ARCA Hybrid Fiber is a next-generation polymer composite engineered specifically for high-modulus hot-mix asphalt (HMA) and stone matrix asphalt (SMA). Designed as a seamless, high-efficiency drop-in alternative to existing top-tier international benchmarks, this advanced solution delivers identical, if not superior, structural reinforcement at a highly competitive commercial scale.
By macro-blending ultra-high tensile strength Para-Aramid strands with high-dispersion engineered synthetic carrier micro-fibers, UltraPave™ ARCA creates a dense, three-dimensional reinforcing network within the bituminous matrix. Acting as millions of high-modulus "micro-rebars," it effectively re-distributes heavy wheel-load stresses, vastly optimizing pavement service life and resistance to environmental distress.
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[Key Benefits & Selling Points ]
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Ultimate Rutting Resistance (High-Temp Performance): Possessing an exceptional thermal decomposition threshold ($\ge$ 425°C), the active structural para-aramid strands remain completely intact during hot-mix asphalt production (150°C–170°C). It significantly increases the dynamic stability of the asphalt, preventing rutting, shoving, and corrugation under heavy channeled traffic and intense summer heat.
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Superior Cracking Prevention (Low-Temp Flexural Strength): The engineered synthetic micro-fiber phase enhances the binder's absolute cohesive grip on the aggregate. It absorbs tensile stress and bridges micro-fractures, effectively suppressing thermal cracking in winter and reflective cracking over time.
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360° Perfect Dispersion, Zero Clumping: Formulated for instant breakdown during the dry-mix cycle, the synthetic carrier fibers melt and separate rapidly upon aggregate impact in the pugmill or drum mixer, seamlessly distributing the high-strength aramid roots evenly across the asphalt mix with zero balling or nesting.
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Massive Cost Savings & Extended Pavement Life: Extends asphalt design lifespans by 50% to 100%, substantially decreases ongoing maintenance intervals, and permits thickness reduction in new pavement base designs—providing a much higher ROI for municipal and highway projects.
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Drop-In Compatibility: Fully compatible with existing asphalt mix designs and standard dosing equipment, matching the physical properties of international benchmarks without requiring any modifications to your plant setup.
[Ideal Applications ]
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High-volume highways and heavy-duty logistics corridors
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Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes, toll plazas, and major urban intersections
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Airport runways, high-speed taxiways, and aprons
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Asphalt bridge deck overlays and steep mountain inclines
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET (TDS)
Product Type: Aramid-Synthetic Hybrid Reinforcement Fiber for Bituminous Mixtures
| Property / Technical Index | Specification Value | Test Method |
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| Material Composition | Para-Aramid Fibers + Special Synthetic Carrier Micro-Fibers (Hybrid Blend) | Industry Standard |
| Fiber Appearance / Color | Gold/Yellow chopped strands mixed with white/translucent micro-filaments | Visual |
| Active Aramid Content | 55% - 60% (Customizable based on client requirements) | By Weight |
| Tensile Strength (Aramid) | ≥ 2,800 MPa / 400,000 psi (5x stronger than steel) | ASTM D2256 / D7269 |
| Elastic (Young's) Modulus | ≥ 85 - 95 GPa | ASTM D2256 / D7269 |
| Decomposition Temperature | ≥ 425°C - 480°C (Aramid component remains stable at hot-mix temp) | TGA Test |
| Standard Fiber Length | 19 mm (3/4") or 38 mm (1.5") | ± 1.0 mm |
| Specific Gravity / Density | 1.44 - 1.45 g/cm³ (Aramid component) | ASTM D792 |
| Elongation at Break | ≤ 4.0% - 4.4% | ASTM Standard |
| Acid & Alkali Resistance | Excellent / Chemically Inert | ISO Standard |
*Note: Recommended dosage is standardly 500g - 600g per metric ton of asphalt mix, or as dictated by the specific project's mix design. Custom blending ratios and fiber lengths are available upon request.